Is this a Reincarnation Space innate skill?
Can even the divinity of non-Fallen Reincarnators be plundered?
Last time, killing a chunk of flesh the size of a planet only yielded 0.2 divinity, but now, just a single Hydra provided him with 5 points of divinity.
This bit of divinity, well... who wouldn't want something for free?
"Absorb!"
Streaks of golden light surged from the Hydra's snake heads into his body.
Li Yu only felt the world before him become clearer, his body lighter; he could even vaguely see countless golden threads before his eyes... but when he focused, these threads vanished.
As all the divinity was absorbed by Li Yu, the Hydra's golden vertical pupils completely lost their luster, and it fell silent once more... Saga waited anxiously on the shore, several times wanting to jump into the black pool to search for Li Yu and the Hydra's traces, yet fearing the cunning Hydra might seize the opportunity to escape from the lake's surface!
Suddenly, the black pool water churned violently, and Saga, fully focused, ignited his Cosmo, preparing to deliver a thunderous strike.
Then, he noticed a wisp of white gradually seeping up from the bottom of the pool, which slightly eased his vigilance.
Soon, the entire pool of black water froze into translucent ice crystals, and a winding ice staircase extended from the bottom of the pool to the shore.
Li Yu, dragging the Hydra's python head, slowly ascended.
The aquarius gold cloth gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and his white cape fluttered with each step, creating a breathtakingly striking presence!
Seeing this, Saga couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
"Still so fond of showing off!"
Wherever Li Yu went, he always created a grand spectacle, ensuring no one dared to underestimate him, as if he were the protagonist of this world.
Li Yu tossed the snake head before Saga, the golden vertical pupils of its eyes still showing the terror of its death.
"The Hydra has been executed. I've done what I promised you."
Saga's jaw tightened, and after a moment, he squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth.
"Thanks. This time... I owe you a favor."
Proud as Saga was, he had to admit that without Li Yu, he would have had no chance of killing the Hydra today.
He turned, dragging the snake head, dark black blood leaving a long trail on the ice. He intended to take this head to the ruins of the village to pay respects to the girl, Cher, who had once filled his plate with baked bread.
"Wait."
Li Yu's voice came from behind him, as calm as a deep pool.
Saga's back stiffened, but he didn't turn around.
"What, do you want to arrest me and take me back to the Sanctuary? Give me an hour, and I'll accompany you to the end. If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me!"
Li Yu chuckled.
"I've done what I promised you, but what about what you promised me?"
Saga turned around in surprise, his dark eyes filled with confusion.
"You are already the strongest in the Sanctuary. I heard you are even about to ascend to the position of Pope. From then on, in the Sanctuary, you will be second to none. What else can I do that you cannot?"
Li Yu's expression was calm.
"There is!"
Saga turned completely, his face solemn.
"Speak... as long as it's within my capabilities."
"Don't worry, you can definitely do it... What I want you to do is..."
When Li Yu's plan was revealed, even Saga, the Gemini who had weathered countless storms, couldn't help but widen his eyes and exclaim in shock.
"Li Yu, are you crazy? How is this possible!"
"With you and me working together, no one in the current Sanctuary can stop us!"
Li Yu's gaze was as sharp as a knife. Before Athena regained her godhood and the Bronze Five fully matured.
This was his only chance, and Saga's appearance was perfectly timed!
Saga shook his head.
"Impossible, do you think Athena doesn't exist? Li Yu, you truly are a madman, even crazier than I was back then!"
Li Yu let out a cold snort.
"To reverse our predetermined fate, conventional methods are impossible, Saga, are you perhaps afraid..."
Saga clenched his fists, a glint of ambition in his eyes, his snow-white teeth gleaming like a hungry wolf in the night.
"Hmph, am I afraid? Li Yu, since you dare, then I'll take this gamble with you..."
...Half a day later, the alarm bells of the Sanctuary rang out loudly, echoing throughout the entire Holy Mountain.
The Gold Saints, donning their Cloths, emerged from their palaces, their brilliant Gold Cloths converging on the Holy Mountain.
"Who dares to cause trouble in the Sanctuary?"
Leo Aiolia's golden Cosmo blazed fiercely.
Scorpio Milo's scarlet fingertips were poised to strike.
"Does anyone naively think that because Li Yu sent out a large number of Saints to patrol the Earth, the Sanctuary is now undefended?"
Taurus Aldebaran clapped his fists together, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.
"Do they think we Gold Saints don't exist?"
But when they clearly saw the figures at the foot of the mountain, all sounds ceased abruptly.
Two tall figures stood like green bamboo at the foot of the Holy Mountain; though not wearing Cloths, the Cosmo they emitted was so substantial it was suffocating.
Both had long hair and carried themselves with imposing presence!
These two were none other than!
Li Yu!
Saga!
Hadn't Saga escaped from the Sanctuary?
When did he return?
And how could Li Yu be standing with Saga?
The Gold Saints instinctively turned their heads towards the Pope's Palace, only to see Shion, clad in white robes and wearing a golden crown, already standing before the hall, his cold gaze fixed on the two figures at the foot of the mountain.
Thud!
Li Yu threw a huge, hideous snake head he was holding onto the ground. He looked up and declared loudly.
"Your Holiness, this is the Hydra that Saga and I slew together!"
"The Hydra?"
The Gold Saints' hearts trembled.
They had all read the Sanctuary's ancient texts and naturally knew the legends of this ancient monster.
"The Hydra? Wasn't it slain and sealed by Hercules in ancient times?"
Li Yu declared loudly.
"According to my investigation, the Hydra's resurrection is very likely related to the Titan God Clan!"
"During this patrol of the Earth, I could sense that in the shadowy places not covered by the Sanctuary's light, evil forces are stirring!"
The Titan God Clan!
The Gold Saints' hearts were even more stirred by tumultuous waves.
"Have the Titan God Clan revived?"
"This is a major matter concerning the safety of humanity!"
"What did Li Yu encounter during his outing this time?"
"Regardless, he should not be associating with Saga, who attempted to assassinate the Pope! This is a betrayal of Pope Shion! A betrayal of the Sanctuary!"
Saga took a step forward, knelt on one knee, his sea-blue hair falling over his shoulders, and lowered his proud head.
"Saga is willing to dedicate the rest of his life to protecting the Sanctuary, atoning for his past sins."
Li Yu said from the side.
"The Hydra's strength is extraordinary. Although Saga once erred, in this slaying of the Hydra, he fought with his life. I implore Your Holiness to grant him a chance to atone."
A breeze blew, and Shion's robes fluttered continuously, much like his emotions, as he remained silent for a long time.
No one knew what expression lay beneath the Pope's golden mask at that moment.
At this moment, the Gold Saints from the other palaces also understood.
Li Yu's actions were a forced plea!
He brought Saga back, intending to have Saga rejoin the Sanctuary and take charge of the Gemini Palace!
Could Li Yu really do this?